Devotionals

Spurgeon's Daily Devotionals - Morning Edition

January 30

"When thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, then
thou shalt bestir thyself." - 2 Samuel 5:24

The members of Christ's Church should be very prayerful, always seeking the
unction of the Holy One to rest upon their hearts, that the kingdom of Christ
may come, and that his "will be done on earth, even as it is in heaven;" but
there are times when God seems especially to favour Zion, such seasons ought to
be to them like "the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees." We
ought then to be doubly prayerful, doubly earnest, wrestling more at the throne
than we have been wont to do. Action should then be prompt and vigorous. The
tide is flowing-now let us pull manfully for the shore. O for Pentecostal
outpourings and Pentecostal labours. Christian, in yourself there are times
"when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees. " You
have a peculiar power in prayer; the Spirit of God gives you joy and gladness;
the Scripture is open to you; the promises are applied; you walk in the light of
God's countenance; you have peculiar freedom and liberty in devotion, and more
closeness of communion with Christ than was your wont. Now, at such joyous
periods when you hear the "sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees,"
is the time to bestir yourself; now is the time to get rid of any evil habit,
while God the Spirit helpeth your infirmities. Spread your sail; but remember
what you sometimes sing-

"I can only spread the sail; Thou! Thou! must breathe the auspicious gale."

Only be sure you have the sail up. Do not miss the gale for want of preparation
for it. Seek help of God, that you may be more earnest in duty when made more
strong in faith; that you may be more constant in prayer when you have more
liberty at the throne; that you may be more holy in your conversation whilst you
live more closely with Christ.